Remind vs. Google Hangouts

    I chose to explore Remind instead of Google Hangouts because I personally am more familiar with it. I have not heard of Remind before so I thought I would learn something new about it. After logging on to Remind.com I proceeded to login using my google account.  I then chose that I am a teacher and set my name as Miss A. Sallee.  The website then had me write the class name and then gave me a message for my students to send @missasal to 81010.  This will set up the people who are included in the texting reminders.  I can also enter email addresses and phone numbers for those in the class.  I can also share the link or print off a paper form of the information.  Once in the main profile page you can see if you have any new messages as well as set up what information is seen by the students.
    It seems to be extremely easy to upload and set up which is always a good thing.  You can also have more than one class under this account which is nice if you have multiple classes with different students.  This app can help keep you, as well as your parents and students organized.
    I personally could have used this app in high school with all of the different organizations I was in and such.  It would have helped me stayed more aware of different activities. I want to use this in my future classroom and or other organizations.  It would have been a great thing to know about when I was a high school softball coach because it would have been an easy way to send out information without giving out all my personal contact information.
    This seems to be a great resource for teachers to use to keep students and parents involved and aware of all the requirements, events, and news that are included in the classroom. You could have (if your students are older) a class for parents and a class for students that have the information the is needed from both sides.  If you are teaching a younger class then it can be a great way to upload the weekly newsletters that are sent home in paper copy, in case it becomes lost, for the parents to see.  I will use this in my future classroom for sure!